Kawasaki-Bajaj has announced the launch of the Kawasaki Ninja 650R or ER-6F (in some countries) for the Indian market and the price is very competitive indeed – Rs. 4.57 lakhs, ex-showroom, Delhi.

For your money, you get a proper 649cc liquid-cooled twin cylinder motorcycle that aims to balance sportiness with every-day ridability and long distance comfort. The highlights of the latest Kawasaki are as follows –

*Liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve fuel-injected twin cylinder engine with focus on ridability and is also equipped with a 180-degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft.

*Motor tuned for 91 octane fuel

*Sold only in Lime Green colour through ProBiking centres in 30 cities

*Serviced through Bajaj Probiking outlets

*Power - 71 hp @ 8,500 RPM. 6.73 kgm torque @ 7000 RPM

*Six-speed multi-plate clutch

*178 kgs dry weight. 15.5 litres fuel capacity

*High-tensile strength steel trellis frame

*41mm front forks and an offset exposed preload-adjustable laydown shock look cool and do the job well